Calling ALL eBay Sellers....!!!! - Page 5

Ok, since pictures seem to be the main focus of things... and many of you say "daylight lighting" is usually the best.... How do I use daylight lighting when my windows only face west? If you dont understand west windows, that means my sunlight is coming in during sundown. Not the best lighting from sundown
And ManOfLint... Lol to the buying a lamp and selling it!
Oh, and has anyone bought a mannequin online? Should I get a torso or full body?? Sorry for all the questions and for the ranting. I was just angry at the world. I'm sure we've all been there. Lol

Ok, since pictures seem to be the main focus of things... and many of you say "daylight lighting" is usually the best.... How do I use daylight lighting when my windows only face west? If you dont understand west windows, that means my sunlight is coming in during sundown. Not the best lighting from sundown

Good pictures are everything when selling an item IMO, it's what makes your lots stand out and appealing from all the thousands of other lots on the 'bay. Some vendors don't even post pictures of their items for sale, I'd be surprised if they sold anything at all.

Suggest you do your photography outside, that's where most point'n'shoot cameras work best. Avoid direct sunlight though, because of harsh shadows. Do you have a yard or garden?

Good pictures are everything when selling an item IMO, it's what makes your lots stand out and appealing from all the thousands of other lots on the 'bay. Some vendors don't even post pictures of their items for sale, I'd be surprised if they sold anything at all.
Suggest you do your photography outside, that's where most point'n'shoot cameras work best. Avoid direct sunlight though, because of harsh shadows. Do you have a yard or garden?

I don't. I live in an apartment. So all I have is a giant parking lot with everyones cars. There is a dog park a little bit a ways. But it is a "dog park", probably not the best to bring clothes too, right? I have seen some peoples items sell without pictures or even with 1 picture. Not too sure how that worked.

I don't. I live in an apartment. So all I have is a giant parking lot with everyones cars. There is a dog park a little bit a ways. But it is a "dog park", probably not the best to bring clothes too, right? I have seen some peoples items sell without pictures or even with 1 picture. Not too sure how that worked.

I didnt have a chance to look at you auctions, but from what the consensus seems, and from your situation of living in an apartment, setting up a portable studio is really your best bet. Even if it is just a couple lamps pointed at the item (or shades off), with the plain white background, this will enhance the pics. Use daylight bulbs for these and set your camera to daylight, not auto. Digital pictures can also be manipulated so use whatever program you have as well to see what it can do for you as well. No, you dont need a lot of megapixels per se, so I'm sure the camera you have will do just fine. Photography is all about the lighting and can make or break the sale if someone is deciding between your item and another one just like it from someone else. Most people rarely care about the layout, the spelling, grammar, etc but what they do care about are the details and if you are providing great photos with correct measurements and if they really want the item, they will gladly pay that extra $.

Wow. Those light boxes look great. I never even thought about that. Thanks for those links. I'll read up on the guide. Thanks for the advice!

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Originally Posted by plei89

Sounds great! Thanks for posting this

You're welcome. Make sure if you build the one out of the cardboard box you follow his suggestion of using the thickest box you can find. I just used a box I had laying around that wasn't thick enough and it required all sorts of reinforcing just to keep it from collapsing. I like the PVC one because you can disassemble and reassemble it without damaging it. I think the PVC one that I built cost around $10 total.